Light Poles Greased in Philadelphia in Anticipation of Phillies Celebrations

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Light poles were greased up in Philadelphia as a public safety measure on Saturday, October 22, as the Phillies moved ever closer to the World Series.

Footage by Tracy Buchholz shows workers using rollers on South Broad Street.

“You’ve been warned, Phillies fans,” local news station NBC10 said in a tweet about the measures.

City spokesman Kevin Lessard told the Philadelphia Inquirer the poles were greased up as a safety measure ahead of expected fan celebrations, as the Phillies remained ahead in the National League Championship Series. Credit: Tracy Buchholz via Storyful

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